Mahesh Bhatt is an Indian filmmaker and director who works in Hindi Cinema. He has won several awards, including five National Film Awards and four Filmfare Awards. A notable film from his earlier period is Saaransh, screened at the 14th Moscow International Film Festival. He also won a Special Prize at Film Festival for the film. It became India's official entry for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film for that year.
National Film Awards The National Film Awards is the most prominent film award ceremony in India. Established in 1954, it is administered by the International Film Festival of India and the Indian government's Directorate of Film Festivals. The awards are presented by the President of India.
+ List of National Film Awards received by Mahesh Bhatt Year Category Work Result Ref. 1994 Special Mention (feature film) Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke 1996 Best Feature Film in Urdu Sardari Begum 1997 Best Feature Film in Hindi Gudia 1999 Best Film on Other Social Issues Tamanna Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration Zakhm
Filmfare Awards The Filmfare Awards are presented annually by The Times Group for excellence in Hindi cinema.
+ List of Filmfare Awards and nominations received by Mahesh Bhatt Year Category Work Result Ref. 1984 Best Dialogue Arth 1985 Best Director Saaransh 1985 Best Story Saaransh 1991 Best Director Aashiqui 1992 Best Director Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin 1994 Best Director Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke 1999 Best Story Zakhm 1999 Outstanding Film of the Year Zakhm 2007 Best Story Gangster
Moscow International Film Festival The Moscow International Film Festival (MIFF) is one of the oldest global film festivals, first held in 1935.
+ Recognition at the Moscow International Film Festival Year Category Work Result Ref.1985 Special Prize Saaransh Golden Prize Saaransh
Zee Cine Awards The Zee Cine Awards are presented by Zee Entertainment Enterprises for excellence in Hindi cinema.
+ Zee Cine Awards received by Mahesh Bhatt Year Category Work Result Ref. 2003 Best Screenplay Raaz 2014 Best Film Aashiqui 2
Screen Awards The Screen Awards are annual honours recognizing cinematic excellence in Hindi cinema.
+ Screen Awards nominations received by Mahesh Bhatt Year Category Work Result 1984 Best Director Arth 1985 Best Director Saaransh 1985 Best Director Janam 1991 Best Director Aashiqui 1992 Best Director Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin 1994 Best Director Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke 1999 Best Story Zakhm
Stardust Awards The Stardust Awards recognize excellence in Hindi cinema as voted by the public and critics.
Year Category Work Result Ref. 2013 Best Film – Thriller Jannat 2
Star Guild Awards The Star Guild Awards, presented by the Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild, honour excellence in Indian film and television.
Year Category Work Result 2014 Guild Hall of Fame Aashiqui 2
International Indian Film Academy Awards The International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA Awards) honour Bollywood films and talent on a global platform.
Year Category Work Result Ref. 2003 Best Screenplay Raaz
Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards The Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards are India's oldest critics’ awards, recognizing cinematic excellence.
Year Category Work Result Ref. 2000 Best Director Zakhm
Other recognition 2013: Honoured by Bollywood Walk of Fame as his hand print was preserved for posterity at Bandra Bandstand in Mumbai. In 2015, Bhatt was honoured by the Rotary Club of Mumbai for his consistent work in promoting secular values, communal harmony, and human rights in society. Bhatt was a member of the Board of Patrons of the Mother Teresa Awards. In 2019, he was conferred the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Jagran Film Festival for his impactful cinematic career. In 2020, Bhatt was honoured by Lokmat Media Group as the Lokmat Maharashtrian of the Year Awards for his significant contributions to Indian cinema and socio-political discourse. In 2021, he received another Lifetime Achievement Award at the Bollywood International Film Festival (BIFF), recognizing his contribution to Indian storytelling and direction.
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